Saying that the media has historically been “squeamish” about covering the religious views of presidential candidates, a former New York Times executive editor said Thursday that journalists should aggressively question the religious beliefs of politicians.
“I don't think religious views should disqualify anyone from running for office ... But I do think we are entitled to ask what religious perspectives a candidate believes,” said Bill Keller, who spoke to dozens of reporters at the Religion Newswriters' Association annual conference.
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